Mephisto & Faust



A Mephisto is a low level demons that emits a black mist from its body. This mist resembles a cape, and provides it the ability to move through solid objects at will and float in the air. Mephisto are capable of rapidly manipulating the length of their sharp fingers to stab and pierce enemies from long distances. Though it can appear formidable, the Mephisto's real form is hidden inside the cloak, that of a metallic, spider demon that is considerably weak and unable to defend itself from attack.

A Faust is very similar to a Mephisto, but is much more intelligent, cruel and stronger. It has long blond hair and its mist gives it the appearance of wearing a fedora. It attacks by using its extendable, sharp fingers, and has the ability to summon floating spears. Like their smaller counterparts, they have the ability to fly and to move through solid matter, but are left vulnerable if their smoke-like cloak is destroyed. This is done by shooting at it or attacking it with the Devil Bringer. Destroying their cloak also shows their true form, which resembles an insect-like being unable to attack on its own, but after some time, they will resummon the cape and regain their powers.

Faust are often accompanied by several Mephistos, but there is never more than one Faust at a time to battle. They are encountered the first time in Mission 10 in Devil May Cry 4.

Background
Heinrich Faust is the main character of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's Drama "Faust", in which he sells his soul to a devil named Mephistopheles.